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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.81, 48,338.37 and 19,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.81, 48,338.37 and 19,112.32 is: 26,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.81 : 48,338.37 = 19,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.81/48,338.37 = 19,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.81x = 48,338.37 × 19,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.81x = 923,858,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,858,395.72/35,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,375.00

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